Machinery
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Machinery
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Machinery
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08841106 | Industrial Automation and Robotics | 2026 | Spring | 4 | 2+1+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lectures, question-and-answer sessions, problem-solving, practical exercises, case studies, and simulation applications. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Lect. Mehmet AKSOY |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Muhammed Emin BOYACIOĞLU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Muhammed Emin BOYACIOĞLU | T-202 | [email protected] | 7671 | Monday 14.00 - 16.00 |
Course Content
Basic concepts of industrial automation, sensors and actuators, relays and valves, motor drives, PLC system architecture and programming, Ladder diagrams, industrial robot structure and motion principles, robot programming, simulation of automation and robotic systems, system integration, fault diagnosis, and occupational health and safety practices.
Objectives of the Course
To teach the basic components of industrial automation systems, sensors and actuators, PLC programming, and the operating principles of industrial robots, and to develop practical skills in the installation, programming, simulation, and fault diagnosis of automation systems.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Acquires fundamental, up-to-date, and practice-oriented knowledge related to the profession and uses it effectively. | 5 |
| P3 | Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession. | 4 |
| P4 | Evaluates professional problems and issues independently, using an analytical and critical approach, and proposes solutions. | 5 |
| P14 | It detects faults in machine systems and performs maintenance operations. | 4 |
| P23 | Selects and uses appropriate methods and tools related to occupational health and safety to solve problems encountered in creating a healthy and safe working environment. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | It explains the structure of industrial automation systems, types of sensors and actuators, PLC architecture, and concepts of industrial robotics. | P.1.42 | 1,7 |
| O2 | Writes PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programs (Ladder logic, etc.) and basic robot trajectory/motion codes in accordance with automation scenarios. | P.3.19 | 2,7 |
| O3 | Selects the sensors, relays, valves, and motor drives used in automation systems based on specified process requirements and carries out system integration. | P.4.35 | 1,7 |
| O4 | It performs fault diagnosis and offers solution proposals by evaluating technical issues occurring in automation lines or robotic systems using an analytical approach. | P.14.5 | 1,7 |
| O5 | Applies safe working procedures by selecting OHS methods, safety barriers and safety tools such as light curtains appropriate to the risks in industrial automation lines and robotic cells. | P.23.9 | 1,7 |
| O6 | Tests and validates automation and robotics system designs using simulation software and information technologies, and corrects system errors. | P.24.1 | |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Industrial Automation and Basic Concepts |
| 2 | Endüstriyel Otomasyon Sistemlerinin Yapısı ve Bileşenleri |
| 3 | Sensors, Detectors, and Industrial Applications |
| 4 | Eyleyiciler, Röleler, Valfler ve Motor Sürücüleri |
| 5 | PLC Architecture, Operating Principles, and Input/Output Units |
| 6 | Introduction to PLC Programming and Ladder Diagrams |
| 7 | PLC ile Temel Endüstriyel Otomasyon Uygulamaları |
| 8 | Timers, Counters, and Sequential Control in PLC Programs |
| 9 | Structure, Types, and Operating Principles of Industrial Robots |
| 10 | Robot Coordinate Systems, Axes, and Motion Control |
| 11 | Industrial Robot Programming and Basic Trajectory Applications |
| 12 | Simulation, Testing, and System Integration in Automation and Robotic Systems |
| 13 | Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting in Automation and Robotic Systems |
| 14 | Occupational Health and Safety in Industrial Automation and Robotic Systems, and General Review |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Kurtulan, S. — Industrial Automation with PLCs |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 140 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,67 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P4 | P14 | P23 | P24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | It explains the structure of industrial automation systems, types of sensors and actuators, PLC architecture, and concepts of industrial robotics. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Writes PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programs (Ladder logic, etc.) and basic robot trajectory/motion codes in accordance with automation scenarios. | - | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Selects the sensors, relays, valves, and motor drives used in automation systems based on specified process requirements and carries out system integration. | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O4 | It performs fault diagnosis and offers solution proposals by evaluating technical issues occurring in automation lines or robotic systems using an analytical approach. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O5 | Applies safe working procedures by selecting OHS methods, safety barriers and safety tools such as light curtains appropriate to the risks in industrial automation lines and robotic cells. | - | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| O6 | Tests and validates automation and robotics system designs using simulation software and information technologies, and corrects system errors. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |